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Art & Sole provides you with opportunities to explore, connect and move around Lilydale. Discover the natural beauty of Wurundjeri Country as you enjoy Art & Sole’s nine mapped walks that connect with other well-known trails and local services. 

Megan from our Health Promotion team invites you and your children along to a screening of Embrace Kids to start a conversation around body positivity.

We use this day to spread the word that drug overdose is preventable. If we end the stigma and shame around overdose, we can save lives.

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the...

When you reach out to Inspiro for support with your mental health, a range of mental healthcare professionals may assist you across our free services. 

Our Occupational Therapists (OT) help clients overcome barriers preventing them from moving through life as they want to. As you'd expect, OT Lixuan went to work when she found out  her client Jill was too scared to use a power assist device designed to give her manual wheelchair an extra boost. 

Our first recipient Elizabeth recently completed her doctorate—so we had...

What you eat has an enormous impact on your bowels. (No pun intended!) 

Statistics show that there’s an inequality when it comes to men’s physical and mental health.   

We all know children should brush their teeth twice a day—it prevents plaque build-up and removes food particles that can lead to painful tooth decay.

But this can be a very challenging job for parents and carers of children with sensory issues.  Read on to discover advice from Inspiro's dental...

The issue has grown in our region over the last decade—in part because of the increase in housing and rental prices, damage from the June 2021 storms, as well as COVID-19 restrictions and related job loss. 

For International Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the incredible work these frontliners do. Especially our very own community nurse Vicki!  In this Q&A, she chats about what she does and what she loves most about her role. (Read to the end for a little insight into her taste in TV series!)

Last Thursday 28 April, we happily presented four incredible health students with scholarships totalling $25,000 to help fund their studies and open new opportunities.   

Megan from our Health Promotion team recently audited Lilydale's walking routes as part of our Art and Sole initiative, with help from our partners and community. 

She shares all about it below!

Ever wish there was an easy way to keep track of your health history and medications?

That's exactly what My Health Record is made for!

Keep reading to learn more! 

This year for International Women's Day, we're sharing our favourite online women's health and wellness resources with you. This is where we turn to for advice, inspiration, empowerment and entertainment on work, motherhood and family, exercise, sexual health, food and overall motivation. We hope...

We caught up with inspiring dental student Nicole from Mooroolbark to see what she's been up to since receiving an Inspiro Tertiary Health Scholarship in 2018. 

Hello! Welcome to Inspiro’s guide to managing Covid-19 in the Yarra Ranges.  

Tia is a Case Manager at the Lilydale Youth Hub. She helps young people across the Yarra Ranges with their mental health and wellbeing. Since part of Tia's work involves helping young people set goals to help them navigate their challenges, we spoke to her to find out how we can apply her advice in...

Delight everyone's taste-buds at your festive lunches and dinners with this healthy take on a traditional Christmas dessert.

Many migrants come to Australia with the hope of securing a better life, economic opportunity or relief from conflict in their homelands. And they add enormous value to our workplaces, friendship groups and communities. Today we're sharing our dental assistant Del's migration story.

We’ve all had a full-on year and the last thing we need is a stressful holiday season.  

Inspiro will be closed from December 24, 2021 until January 3, 2022 (inclusive).  

A good lunch can go bad if it’s not packed and prepared properly.

It’s important to take a holistic approach to managing diabetes. From controlling your blood sugar levels with food, exercise and any prescribed medication to having regular check-ups and taking care of your feet. Yup, your feet!  

Those in the know encourage us to aim for 5 serves a day. Why five? Because you can harvest incredible health benefits from vegetables and lower your risk of serious health problems. 

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re encouraging you to make time every day to do things that make you feel good.    

Our talented, passionate team members truly love what they do - helping people.  Today we're introducing you to Daisy. 

What do you picture or feel when you hear the word ‘home’?  

Parents, once you master your own oral hygiene, it’s time to pass that knowledge on to your kids! And it’s never too early to start...

It’s important to maintain good dental hygiene to avoid bad breath and tooth decay.

The best way to get the best health outcomes for our community is to select talented, passionate team members who truly love what they do - helping people.  Vicki, our community nurse, is a prime example. 

Hi Vicki! How long have you been with Inspiro?

When you have diabetes, it’s important that you know how to use food and exercise to manage your blood sugar levels, weight and cholesterol (a fat-like substance your body uses to create hormones, vitamin D and substances that help you digest food). 

After the wild weather that rocked our region mid-month, it's been a tough few weeks for many people in our community. Some are still without hot water and electricity, and many people are left with damage to their homes and property.

For the near future, and until enough of us are vaccinated to build up herd immunity, snap lockdowns may well be part of our new normal.  

Follow these steps to book and prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination. 

What is the COVID vaccine?

The COVID-19 vaccine is a medicine designed to help protect our bodies from the COVID-19 virus and stop us from getting severely sick. The vaccines strengthen our immune system by teaching our bodies to recognise and fight off this harmful virus if we come into contact...

We are still here for you

Homelessness is an issue that’s close to home for all of us in the Yarra Ranges.

If you’re a smoker, it goes without saying that smoking is addictive.

Last Thursday we had the huge pleasure of awarding four tertiary scholarships to outstanding health students from the Yarra Ranges.

The great outdoors is one giant playground for kids big and small.

Here are 5 reasons to encourage your kids to play outside today—and all year round!

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re worried about your child’s behaviour or development. It can be hard to know what to do when your kindy kid isn't playing well with others or your toddler isn't walking. 

Do you want your work to positively impact people in your community? If you’re after more than a career, check out our current job vacancies.

Need support or just someone to talk to? We see you and we can help.

Yesterday the Victorian Government announced that the state would be going into a compulsory five day lockdown, commencing last night,  Friday February 12th at 11.59pm.

Inspiro will be closed from December 24 until January 3 (inclusive). We'll be back on Monday, January 4!

If you do require urgent assistance whilst we are closed, here are some useful numbers:

• Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne: (03) 9341 1000
• HeadtoHelp Mental Health Services: 1800 595 212
• Lifeline...

Whilst we’re all in lockdown, it can be challenging to stay on top of many things, like getting in daily exercise and staying motivated to work from home 😱

But the Dental Team at Inspiro reckon it's a good time to think about your oral health and have a few tips for healthier mouths  for you and...

This week we launched the Yarra Ranges Youth Health Hub!

Inspiro is very excited and proud to lead the consortium that is delivering much-needed support services to young people in the Yarra Ranges. We launched it (softly) this week and we are looking forward to working with our youth reference...

Young People - you're getting a Health Hub and it's all about YOU      

We are VERY excited to announce that a new Health Hub for Young People is on its way to the Yarra Ranges! Together with our partners, Anchor Inc., Cire Services, Eastern Community Legal Centre and Oonah Health and Community...

Looking after our teeth can be child's play       

Whilst everyone is trying to stay home a little more, it is important to remember that healthy eating habits prevent dental decay and promote a healthier childhood. Kids are great helpers in the kitchen and getting them involved in the daily task...

Our Country, Our Future – Igniting a Shared Responsibility.

Please join us for this special event.

Each year, for the past five years, Inspiro has partnered with Yarra Ranges Council to run a Reconciliation Week Event for the Yarra Ranges community. Inspiro sees the event as a significant way of...

Toothbrush Care and Replacement       

Whilst everyone is mindfully washing their hands and staying 1.5 metres apart, it is important to remember that our toothbrushes need looking after as well as a space of their own!  Toothbrush bristles can harvest bacteria and even viruses that can affect...

So many temptations whilst staying at home!  Here are some tips from our dietitian to help us all stay on the right track...

Some of us  are finding that working from home, or staying in isolation, is causing boredom and irritability or stress, resulting far too often in comfort or mindless...

We are still able to deliver most services. Here's how: 

All allied health and counselling services are 'essential services', it's important that clients continue or commence treatment through these interesting times. Here at Inspiro, we've pivoted quickly and changed things around so that we can...

The Benefits of Mindfulness

brought to you by the Inspiro Counselling Team

We are here. If you need us, please call

As we all know, things are changing rapidly. These are certainly challenging times but we're responding by changing the way we do things so that we can still support your health needs. That's what we're here for after all!

We're fortunate in that many of...

Navigating a new routine under COVID-19

brought to you by the Inspiro Counselling Team

These are extraordinary times and looking after our mental and physical health is more important than ever. It’s easy and normal to become overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, depression and uncertainty and,...

We're in this together

Haven't the last few weeks been a whirlwind? With things shifting everyday, we want you to know that we are responding as best we know how, working at keeping our staff and clients safe and providing support to all who use our services.

Unless you've been socially distancing...

It's a challenging time, but we are here for you

As we are all facing challenging and unprecedented times at the moment, we thought we’d let you know what we at Inspiro are doing to reduce risks, support our community and actively contribute to the slowing down of the spread of the CORVID-19.

...

Calling all Yarra Ranges locals studying a health science course! 

Who would like some financial support for your studies? 

We have  $22 500 worth of scholarships up for grabs but applications are closing VERY SOON!! 

It's very easy to apply, you just need to:

👉 Live in the Shire of Yarra Ranges

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The quality of food you eat can impact on your physical and mental health. Eating a healthy diet means you're less likely to get depression.It is only relatively recently that we have started to develop a clear understanding that lifestyle behaviors, including what we eat, have an influence not...

This zucchini soup recipe comes from Inspiro Sexual health clinic nurse and administrator of our Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.Vicki Reddick and has been featured in our staff favourites recipe book.  To make this zucchini soup you will need 5 zucchinis, 3 potatoes, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil...

What is the difference between an exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist? A commonly asked question at Inspiro is what the differences are between a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist.

This week marks the 10th Anniversary of Inspiro's Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (HMHB) program and we celebrated with a special morning tea at Belgrave Community Hub. People from affiliate programs and partnerships attended including Yarra Valley HMHB, Dandenong HMHB, Yarra Ranges Maternity and...

This week is dental health week. Being one of the largest dental clinics in Victoria we see thousands of clients every year. Here are some of the questions we get asked about the dental services we provide at Inspiro. Going to the dentist can be a little scary for many people, but it doesn't need...

We are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of our Healthy mothers, healthy babies program. If you have been involved with the program in any way we invite you to attend a special morning tea.The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) program is run by a team of dedicated health professionals to...

Space 4 Us is a FREE school holiday program for young people age 13–16 years who have a family member with a mental illness.Participants meet with other young people in similar situations to share experiences and learn new ways of looking after themselves:

It’s winter. It’s cold, wet and miserable outside. The kids are getting grumpy and restless inside. They are starting to nag you to let them go on the iPad or turn on the telly. They are starting to get on each other’s nerves. They are starting to get on your nerves. You want to do something...

We are thrilled to announce that the Opening Doors Community Leadership Program has expanded to the Outer East and applications are now open!  Inspiro are supporting Opening Doors, a social inclusion project launching in the Outer East of Melbourne (it was previously a successful Inner East...

These biscuits aren’t your regular healthy flavourless  biscuits, they’re soft, chewy and most importantly full of nutritious ingredients. They don’t take long to make and whether you’re having them for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day these biscuits are a healthy alternative to a food...

Normally my kids wouldn’t touch kale with a ten foot pole. But recently I found a way to get them to eat it - without hiding it, begging or threats! I was super excited because it’s sooooo easy, tasty and healthy too.

This article will explain an easier way to floss that many people have found much simpler (and easier to stick to) than traditional flossing.Flossing your teeth may seem hard - I found traditional flossing with a piece of string too much of a hassle and very hard to maintain regularly, and many...

The Move for Mobility Group is a gentle exercise group that is ideal for people who want to improve their mobility. The group will help get you moving again with strength, balance and stretching exercises for upper and lower limbs. Most exercises can be completed sitting or standing.

You wake up, check your phone, eat some breakfast, make and pack some lunches, button your shirt or blouse, zip your pants, brush your teeth, comb your hair, pull on some socks, tie your shoe laces, turn the car key. So many things we do each day require fine motor skills that it's easy to take...

Each year Mission Australia ask young people aged 15 – 19 about their values, aspirations and concerns in Australia’s largest annual youth survey. In 2018, there were 28,286 young people who participated in the 17th annual survey. We’ve summarised a few parts of the survey here to help you learn...

There are some great advantages to living in the Yarra Ranges – like the open green areas and park lands that encourage us outdoors. You would think that being closer to farms, orchards and nature, might mean we are more likely to be active and eat more fresh fruit and veggies. But this isn’t so.

The Winter School Holiday Program is being held in partnership with Yarra Ranges Council, Eastern Regional Libraries, Milwarra Primary School, ADRA and Inspiro.  Inspiro will be involved with the Winter Playspace for Upper Yarra Families. This will be run in two locations: Milwarra Primary School...

The Digital Revolution took place in the 1950’s. The mass production of digital logic circuits led to the computer, digital cellular phone and the internet.

In today's world we use technology every day. We use it for work, school, hobbies, learning, entertainment, sports, socializing, cooking and...

A few weeks ago, my son and  daughter came off a session on their computer both quite upset. They had been playing Roblox, a multiplayer game where players can create an avatar for themselves, create their own virtual worlds, explore these imaginary worlds, interact with and make friends with other...

Inspiro has free drug, alcohol and addiction counselling services. Call us on 9028 0153 to find out more.

Eating healthily is often seen as a big change that people make (or don't make). We hear about carb free diets, 5/2 diets (where you eat normally 5 days a week and fast the other 2) and plenty of other drastic changes to how we normally eat that promise to be healthier. In reality, healthy eating...

This homemade and easy to make chicken noodle soup recipe was created for our staff recipe book by student dietitian Dom. You can make this soup from scratch in under forty minutes, It is perfect for any day of the week, plus it's healthy, low calorie and filling, with delicious flavour! With...

Pretend play is vital for the development of social skills and learning. Research shows that pretend play is crucial to language and narrative skills in young children.

A report by Beyond Blue found that in only one year there were 30,197 ambulance attendances for men who had experienced self-harm (self-injury, suicidal thoughts and attempts, self-harm threat and suicide deaths). This was more than three times higher than available hospitalisation data.

With nuts and anything containing even a trace of nuts being banned from all Australian schools it has changed the range of foods we can put in our kids lunchboxes. Finding healthy nut free snacks for the kids' lunchboxes can sometimes be a challenge. Here are 8 homemade nut free lunch box snacks...

These 8 super easy exercises and stretches come from our university qualified Exercise Physiologist Mitch. They can be done at home, at work, on your lunch break or at school.For more information about what Mitch does for his clients and what he can do for you click here.In addition to Exercise...

Did you know that as we get older, our bones get weaker? Bone is a living tissue and as we age the structure of bone changes causing a loss of bone tissue, making the bones weaker. This is why older people are at higher risk of breaking or fracturing their bones from a sudden bump or fall. It’s...

Dom's Leek and potato soup recipe is the perfect soup to make at any time of year, but it might be at its best when it's cold and wet outside and you need something hearty to warm you up.This easy to make potato and leek soup recipe was created for our staff recipe book by Deakin University student...

Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint disease and one of the leading causes of pain and disability in Australia and globally. More than 2.2 million Australians live with osteoarthritis.

Did you know that the Australian guidelines suggest that pre-schoolers should be active for at least three hours every day? The importance of gross motor (physical) skills development in pre-schoolers is continually underestimated. Participation in active play is vital for a child’s gross motor...

Does food actually affect the health of your teeth? If it does, how do we take care of those pearly whites? Did you know that oral health problems are the second most expensive disease group to treat each year Australia wide?

Inspiro Dental hygienists Brooke and Cathy make up our dental screening team. Brooke and Cathy love visiting schools all around the Yarra Ranges to check children's teeth (find out more about what they do here). 

Are you feeling pain or discomfort? All Australians can feel healthier and benefit from and a caring physiotherapist. Physiotherapy restores and improves a person's ability to move and function through rehabilitation. 

It’s that time of the year, when the weather is starting to get chilly and wet and we are more prone to coming down with the cold and flu. Here’s a quick run down about colds and flu's and what you can do to reduce your chances of catching them.

Inspiro is now open at Belgrave! Local residents have access to essential community health services in an expansive (and easy to park at) modern and comfortable building - The Belgrave Community Hub. The Hub has health services provided by Inspiro but is also home to Yarra Ranges Council's maternal...

Crafty marketing and new studies questioning the health benefits of certain foods can make understanding what to eat and drink difficult.Restrictive diets don’t usually work in the long term. At Inspiro we believe in eating delicious foods that also help us achieve our goals, have more energy and...

What is hypomineralisation? Hypomineralisation (hypomin), often known as ‘chalky teeth’ is a common condition that affects the enamel of a tooth, usually the first adult molars and the front incisor adult teeth.

The national insurance disability scheme, called the NDIS. is a new Goverment initiative designed to simplify providing support for Australian's with a disability (click here to read our in depth NDIS explained article).

Inspiro’s Exerice Physiologist. Mitch Wright, is university trained and loves helping locals. Find out what an Exercise Physiologist can do for you here. (not sure what an the difference is between an exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist? Click here) Exercising and stretching of the joints,...

Many people are asking, what exactly does the NDIS pay for? In this article we will explain what the BDIS pays for and try to explain why they pay for those things. If you have any more questions after reading this you can call us directly on 97388810.

Time to quit smoking? Let us help you become tobacco free. Inspiro has a stop smoking service for residents of Melbourne's South and Eastern suburbs.

On Thursday 2 May 2019, Inspiro awarded our annual tertiary scholarships to three impressive Yarra Ranges students: Liam from Upwey, Ashleigh from Montrose and Tegan from Wandin North. Tegan, Ashleigh and Liam were awarded a total of $20,000, with first place receiving $10,000, the largest amount...

Sexting, online bullying, video game addiction, obsessive checking for messages, disruptions to lessons and sleep, anti-social behaviour are becoming more common in the digital age. It’s so tempting to write off excessive phone time as harmless. Because these lost moments tend to happen in short...

With new information released pointing to a deepening male suicide crisis (a crisis that is much worse than previously believed), it is becoming increasingly important that we recognise risk factors for depression and anxiety in men. Depression and anxiety are among the most common health...

"My four year-old daughter visited the dentist a couple of months ago for her annual check-up. At her last check up, everything was fine. She has a ten-year-old brother and seven-year-old sister who’ve had no problems with their teeth (so far, fingers crossed). As I followed the same tooth care...

Kelly Williamson: Mother of three

Having worked in a home-based day care setting the biggest thing I came to understand is that each child is unique. One thing that remained common however was the importance and benefit to the child for connection before correction in assisting with taming...

Once you have joined the NDIS, you will be contacted by an NDIA representative or an NDIS Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to have a planning conversation to create your NDIS support plan.

The NDIS offers four options on how your plan can be managed, this gives you choice and control over the providers you select and how often you choose to use services. We have listed the four ways an NDIS plan can be managed below. If you would like more information about these four ways to manage...

People aged over 65 who are currently receiving funded disability support will continue to get support under legislated continuity of support agreements, unless they choose to move across to aged care or health services.

Research by the World Health Organisation showed that half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14, but most cases go undetected and untreated. Worldwide, it is estimated that 10 – 20% of teens experience mental health conditions.

Sometime over the next few weeks, you'll either have to entertain friends and family for a meal, or bring some food with you to an event. I usually put my hand up to bring the bread or drinks because I'm a terrible cook, and it's safer for me and everyone else.  But this year, thanks to Inspiro's...

For healthy teeth, food and drinks should be free of added sugar whenever possible.

Tooth decay is a diet related disease.  Sugars in the food and drinks you consume mix with the bacteria in the in the plaque on your teeth and produce acids. These acids attack the outer layers of the tooth (tooth...

It’s 7pm. You’ve barely survived the bewitching hour when the kids are overtired, cranky and can’t concentrate. Perfect. Now for one of the last battles of the day - getting them to brush their teeth. Dealing with the child who won’t open his mouth, or hates toothpaste and gags, or screams at the...

It's too cold out there. You haven't got time. You're too busy. You've already tried your new year's resolution. The gym is not your thing and there's always something stopping us from taking that first step.

Inspiro is a not-for-profit community health service. We provide dental and allied health services for the Yarra Ranges community from our Lilydale, Healesville and Belgrave clinics and various community venues.

We are a friendly and client-centred organisation committed to improving the health &...

The Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)  provides reasonable and necessary supports to help eligible people with a disability live more independently and improve t heir lives. While the NDIS will pay for a wide range of things (see what the NDIS pays for here), it does not cover...

If you are currently getting disability services that are due to phase into the NDIS, you will be contacted by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) or a Local Area Coordinator to arrange access. 

Come and enjoy our Community Festival and Open Day on 14th April 2019 at the Belgrave Health Hub located at 1616-1624 Burwood Highway Belgrave (right next door to Cameo Cinema) . Enjoy some fun free activities and delicious food, win a door...

To celebrate the Belgrave Community Hub Open Day on Sunday 14th April, Inspiro and Yarra Ranges Council will be running some fun and exciting activities for the whole family from 11am - 2pm. Relax with a $1 barista made coffee (normal price $4) at the Belgrave Open Day. Enjoy a coffee while...

To celebrate the Belgrave Community Hub Open Day on Sunday 14th April, Inspiro and Yarra Ranges Council will be running some fun and exciting activities for the whole family from 11am - 2pm. Activities include face painting, drumming circles, apple coring, site tours, food trucks and sushi making...

To celebrate the Belgrave Community Hub Open Day Festival on Sunday 14th April, Inspiro and Yarra Ranges Council will be running fun and exciting activities and events from 11am - 2pm. Activities include face painting, drumming circles, apple coring, site tours, a speech for teens on 'How to...

To celebrate the Belgrave Community Hub Open Day on Sunday 14th April, Inspiro and Yarra Ranges Council will be running fun and exciting activities for the whole family from 11am - 2pm. Activities include food truck meals for only $ (normal price $16), face painting, drumming circles, apple coring,...

To celebrate the Belgrave Community Hub Open Day on Sunday 14th April, Inspiro Health and Yarra Ranges Council will be running some fun and exciting activities for the whole family from 11am - 2pm.

Come and enjoy our Community Festival and Open Day on 14th April 2019 at the Belgrave Health Hub located at 1616-1624 Burwood Highway Belgrave (right next door to Cameo Cinema) . It’s a great way to enjoy some fun activities and delicious food, meet the community and find out more about the family...

To celebrate the Belgrave Community Hub Open Day on Sunday 14th April, Inspiro and Yarra Ranges Council will be running some fun and exciting activities for the whole family from 11am - 2pm.

Inspiro has partnered with Connect4Health to provide a Medication Support Service program aimed at preventing pharmaceutical drug overdose.Update: Inspiro community health now provides a Medication Support Service program aimed at preventing pharmaceutical drug overdose, for referrals phone the...

On Wednesday 27th February, the Integrated Diabetes Education and Assessment Service (IDEAS) clinic was launched at Inspiro. This clinic focuses on supporting clients to self-manage their Type 2 Diabetes and will be delivered by Inspiro from our Lilydale site, located at 17 Clarke Street Lilydale.

Did you know there is a connection between your feet and diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which the level of glucose (a sugar) in the blood is too high. This is caused by a problem with the hormone insulin and its role in controlling blood glucose levels. Diabetes may lead to higher risk of...

Recently Inspiro organised a free event to help local parents and teens. A theatre full of parents came to hear Dr Hayes and get tips to understand their teens better.One of the things that was clear for all 250 parents in attendance was that being a parent of teens isn't easy, and being a teen...

It’s that time of the year when parents breathe a collective sigh of relief that our kids are finishing school holidays. But it also means we’re frantically getting organised for ‘back to school’. There’s the long to do list of school books, uniforms, bags, lunchboxes, visits to the dentist and...

Inspiro offers psychology services available to book privately, meaning that you can access our service at your convenience, with flexible times, no wait-list and at a low cost.   If you have private health insurance, we can efficiently and easily process your claims on the spot using HICAPS.

We need your help to improve the messages and information we give people about Inspiro's services. 

Come along to a 60 minute community feedback session at Inspiro Lilydale and we will provide you with delicious catering and give you a $25 Coles Myer gift card as a thank you.

Over 65% of teens have experienced cyber bullying . And 1 in 4 parents are overwhelmed with technology and don't know what to do ow where to start. The digital world is a dynamic and complex space to navigate for adults, teenagers and children - how do we keep our children safe from the dangers...

Almost 10 years ago, Victorians lived through the worst heatwave and bushfires in our nation’s history – the Black Saturday bushfires, which swept across Victoria in February 2009.Tragically, 173 people lost their lives in the fires and the heatwave saw deaths increase by 374 people. Many more...

Currently 1 in 6 people in Australia have hearing loss! Surprisingly, Australians are delaying having their hearing checked an average of 7 years after noticing a hearing loss.  To make sure you're not one of them we've partnered with Australian Hearing to provide free hearing tests on 12th March...

This article is about accessing NDIS funding in Victoria. For accessing NDIS funding in NSW, QLD, the ACT, TAS, WA or SA click here. You can then follow the links to find out if NDIS funding is currently available in your area.To access the NDIS in Victoria, you must:

Last year Inspiro listed and filled over 40 roles. If you'd like to receive our job advertisements first click here. We currently have three roles available including a volunteer role. The three roles are: Senior Promotion Officer, Dentist, and Interlink Volunteer. 

Inspiro has dietitians to help improve your health and eating choices. Our dietitians recommend eating healthy, fresh food., In Australia, the government's dietary guidelines recommend five serves of veggies per day (a serve is defined as approx 75grams) and two serves of fruit per day (a serve is...

Inspiro will be running an NDIS info session as part of the Interchange Outer East Carer Support Groups activities for parents and carers of a child or young adult with a disability.

Less teeth enamel can occur in children from birth or can develop soon after. Kids with less teeth enamel (hypomineralisation) need special dental care, and diagnosing teeth enamel problems in children at an early age is key to preventing serious teeth problems. Cathy Imperial, Inspiro oral...

Find all of our dental advice and information articles here in the one place.

The Ray White Mt Evelyn and Lilydale branches and Inspiro Community Health Christmas campaign was a huge success, with over 260 Christmas presents donated to local families in need. Thank you for contributing to this campaign, helping those around you that may not be as fortunate and for being a...

Friday 14 December this year is the BIG day. The day that many year 12 students think about with excitement, anxiety or fear. Six long years of high school, studying and cramming for exams leads to this all important day. VCE results and ATARs will be available.

Inspiro will be closed from 22nd December 2018 and reopen on Wednesday the 2nd of January 2019.For emergency dental services, the nearest public clinics are:

This recipe comes from Laura, our Deakin University student dietitian. These Spanish baked eggs are made with onion, fresh garlic, a dash of paprika, a pinch of chilli, tomatoes, beans, spinach and reduced fat cheese, The eggs are perfectly baked into the mixture and can be eaten for dinner,...

Inspiro and Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS) are excited to launch a new student voice resource co-designed by young people!The 'Take Action for Gender Equality & Respect: Student Guide' aims to support young people to develop knowledge and skills and take action to create positive change...

Space 4 Us is a free peer support program for young people aged 13–18 years who have a family member with a mental illness. Meet other young people in similar situations, share experiences and learn new ways of looking after yourselves and dealing with others with mental illness: 

I recently started a new job doing health checks with tradies. I love it! They are so down to earth and often very funny. We look at their blood pressure, diabetes risk, and also their cholesterol levels. The fun part is talking about how to manage those things. The majority of people are actually...

A few months back we asked Yarra Valley Noticeboard members to help us improve by completing a short survey. A huge number of people completed the survey and we have since passed the results on to management and to all staff. On behalf of Inspiro I'd like to personally thank everyone who took the...

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This Christmas, Ray White will continue its popular tradition of giving Christmas presents to those in need. With almost 3 million Australians currently living in poverty, many families and individuals are doing it tough this year and may not have enough money to buy gifts this Christmas.In the...

Are you sick of pain and discomfort and want to take control of your health? A physiotherapist can assist you if you are experiencing pain or movement issues. Physiotherapy can help you to become more mobile and make you more comfortable.Inspiro's physiotherapy services are located at 1616 - 1624...

It's important to Inspiro that  the information we give people about our services are easy to understand and are reaching them in the right way. That's why we are looking for volunteers to help design the messages with us, and review and give input on publications such as our website, brochures,...

Many people are asking, what is the NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way to help Australians under 65 years of age with a permanent and significant disability get the care and supports they need to take part in everyday activities. The NDIS is managed by the National...

Before having kids, I was reasonably slim and fit. After my first child, I gained 5 kilos: a little muffin top, and roundness around my hips and thighs. I wasn’t too worried and promised myself I would lose the weight and get back into shape. That was more than ten years ago.

I have always been an emotional eater. It’s just been so normal for me for so long, I figured I had no will power and I was just lazy. Feeling angry, I would eat chocolate, stressed, I would go for the chips, or tired I just ate. With a few too many kilo-joules I decided I needed to do something....

Parents are often curious and sometimes concerned about whether our little ones are developing as expected and meeting the important 'milestones'. We're worried if they are growing fast enough, if the funny way they say some words is normal, or if they should be talking well by a certain age.

Did you know that Inspiro offers a FREE peer support program called Space4Us, for young people age 13–16 years who have a family member with a mental illness? Participants meet with other young people in similar situations to share experiences and learn new ways of looking after themselves:

It is with sincere pleasure and pride we announce that our very own Dr Hamish Russell is the recipient of The Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year: Outstanding contribution to local community and Victoria.

Strawberry Springs is a very popular Strawberry Farm and cafe open to the public in Melbourne's outer East. Strawberry Springs has informed Inspiro Community Health that they will be open for the Summer season for Strawberry picking and purchases in the second week of November.

Here at Inspiro we love to cook - so we decided to put together a staff recipe book. This is the first recipe from our soon to be released recipe book, and it's a favourite - it's very healthy but it also has plenty of  protein (19.6 grams per serve) and only 19.3 grams of carbohydrate per serve.....

Inspiro’s Hydrotherapy Group is a low impact exercise program that uses water resistance to support your body while you exercise and reduce the risk of muscle or joint injury.

We invite you to attend the 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Inspiro to hear about our work and highlights  for 2017-2018.

The AGM will be held at Inspiro Lilydale (17 Clarke Street, Lilydale) at 4pm on Thursday 18 October 2018. 

Inspiro Community Health offers a free sexual health clinic for all local residents to assist on a wide range is issues. 

Our community nurse supports you to make decisions about your reproductive and sexual health that are right for you.

You don't need a referral to access our services - simply...

Fred is a senior who lives frugally from one week to the next on his disability pension. His health had been declining for many years. He has several chronic health issues including diabetes, bad arthritis and pain in his arms and legs. But the thing that affected and bothered Fred the most was his...

Dentures are moulded to fit to your mouth, but they can feel uncomfortable for a few weeks as you get used to them. A little soreness can be expected as well, but it can be hard to work out if what you're feeling is normal or not.